Bigmouth shiner (Notropis dorsalis) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary – November 2003

Common name:
Bigmouth shiner

Scientific name:
Notropis dorsalis

Status:
Not at Risk

Reason for designation:
There are no demonstrable or potential threats and the species is not particularly sensitive to habitat disturbances. It has been found in five new locations since 1985. It may also be present in unsurveyed areas of suitable habitat in western Manitoba and possibly eastern Saskatchewan.

Occurrence:
Manitoba

Status history:
Designated Special Concern in April 1985. Status re-examined and de-listed (Not at Risk) in November 2003. Last assessment based on an update status report.